Alameda County Bar Association
Legal ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA) is a voluntary bar association serving the legal community in the Oakland area, established in 1877. It operates within the legal services sector and focuses on promoting excellence in the profession while facilitating equal access to justice. Core offerings include ongoing legal education for members, a Lawyer Referral Service that connects residents with qualified, thoroughly screened attorneys, and programs that support indigent defendants through the Criminal Court Appointed Attorneys Program. ACBA also administers Legal Access Alameda, the organization’s pro bono arm, which provides free legal services to low-income residents and stands as a leading provider of pro bono support in Alameda County. The association is based in Oakland, California, and serves a regional professional and public audience through member services, referral networks, and pro bono initiatives, complemented by initiatives like the Bay Area Legal Incubator and government-focused MCLE resources introduced in recent years.